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Barbury Racecourse – View of North Wessex Downs loop from Ogbourne St George

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Barbury Racecourse – View of North Wessex Downs loop from Ogbourne St George

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Barbury Racecourse – View of North Wessex Downs loop from Ogbourne St George

03:38

13.6km

160m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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North Wessex Downs National Landscape

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Start point

Bus stop

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4.68 km

View of the Rolling Hills in North Wessex Downs

Highlight • Natural

Cycling down this section is sheer joy on a summer's day

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4.92 km

The Ridgeway in North Wessex Downs

Highlight • Trail

This is a particularly scenic stretch along the Ridgeway, an ancient road which runs through right through the North Wessex Downs Area of Natural Beauty.

The Ridgeway is often deemed Britain's oldest road, having been used by travellers, herdsmen and soldiers to travel cross-country since prehistoric times.

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6.33 km

Avebury Earthworks

Highlight • Historical Site

6.78 km

Barbury Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

6.96 km

Barbury Racecourse

Highlight • Structure

7.29 km

Barbury Castle Iron Age Hill Fort

Highlight • Natural Monument

Barbury Castle is a well-preserved Iron Age hill fort. The site was first occupied around 2,500 years ago and has been used by the Romans, the Saxons, and even played a role in the Second World War. From the fort, you are afforded wonderful views over the landscape. In clear conditions, you can see the Cotswolds and the River Severn.

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8.04 km

Car Park with Toilets

Highlight • Parking

Car park gates locked at 7pm but parking is free

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8.17 km

View of North Wessex Downs

Highlight • Viewpoint

13.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.78 km

2.37 km

979 m

229 m

156 m

Surfaces

9.15 km

1.71 km

1.29 km

1.08 km

228 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Wednesday 8 July

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Barbury Racecourse – View of North Wessex Downs loop from Ogbourne St George

View of the Rolling Hills in North Wessex Downs

The Ridgeway in North Wessex Downs

Avebury Earthworks

Barbury Castle

Barbury Racecourse

Barbury Castle Iron Age Hill Fort

Car Park with Toilets

View of North Wessex Downs

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